Origami Dragonfly
This origami dragonfly is a traditional model. It does use cutting at one point so is not pure origami.
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Start with an origami bird base. Fold the rear flap downwards as shown.
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Next fold the lower right flap up and out 90 degrees as shown in the next four (4) photos.
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Repeat on the lower left flap.
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Now take point A and fold it to the centerline. Squash fold the left flap flat, then repeat on the right side flap.
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Next flip the piece over. Fold point B towards the centerline, and squash fold flat.
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Repeat on the right side. Fold the dragonfly in half as shown.
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Rotate the piece 90 degrees clockwise. Then do an outside reverse fold to form the head.
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Do a couple of inside reverse folds, then an outside reverse fold to finish forming the head.
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Use scissors to cut the wings in half lengthwise. Then inside reverse fold the tip of each of the four (4) wings.
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Fold the wings down and out as shown. Now your origami dragonfly is complete!
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